haarlemsdagbladApr 6, 2026, 12:50

Gerben van ’t Hek is a mobile attraction during the opening weekend of the waving season

As spring arrives, the 'waving season' has officially begun with motorcyclists, cyclists, and skaters greeting each other on the road. Gerben van ’t Hek participated as a mobile attraction during the opening weekend of this seasonal tradition. The activity marks the end of the grey winter months and the start of the warmer season.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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